

“I sincerely believe that Sandy was the reason I didn’t end up in prison,” states Jerry Beck. Continue reading “Jerry Beck”
Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties


“I sincerely believe that Sandy was the reason I didn’t end up in prison,” states Jerry Beck. Continue reading “Jerry Beck”

In last week’s column, at the end of the first paragraph, I stated that folks were calling “Harvey” a 1,000 year storm. Continue reading “Ground cherries”
Officers handled 64 calls this past week and issued citations for 33 traffic violations. Continue reading “Homecoming parade Saturday”

It was my husband’s birthday this week, and of course I scoured my brain to come up with some presents he’d like, but I also like to take our little girl shopping so she can pick out her own gifts. Continue reading ““He’s going to love it!”


“Texas Ranger, Pioneer, Lawyer, Soldier, Farmer and Rancher, Chief Justice of Lavaca County, Indian fighter….” (Brainstaple.com). Continue reading “John Himes Livergood”

This past week has been unusual to say the least. Continue reading “A hurricane came to town and overstayed his welcome!”

I found 3 snakes in my yard over 2 days last week. Sure, two of them looked like the harmless kind, it’s still three too many to me!
Continue reading “Where she goes, kitty goes”


The Sadler family, a familiar name in the Devine area, is one associated largely with farming and ranching, teaching, law enforcement, and, yes, football! Continue reading “The Sadler family”

Been an interesting weekend; three tenths of an inch of rain here and 32 inches at last count in Baytown, just on the east side of Houston (with more on the way). Continue reading “Tax rate remains the same”